Folic acid in flour – is it necessary?
And why organic flour is exempt. Since 2009 FSANZ (Food Standards Australia and New Zealand) have mandated that folic acid is added to white flour. The regulations also require that iodised salt is used in bread making. However certified organic flours and breads do not need to comply with this. Why? Because Folic Acid is […]
What you need to know about flour: part 1
They say oils ain’t oils – well flours ain’t flours either! Flour can have many quality aspects. How it’s milled, its protein levels, the taste of a particular grain variety, and the amount of nutrition in it (which can depend on climate, soils and many other things we’re only beginning to understand in the last […]
Prebiotics for Inner Health
Think of your gut microbiome like a garden – tending to it with the right food and conditions allows for a thriving and vibrant garden. You wouldn’t plant flowers and then never water them or give them fertiliser, would you?
What Pesticides do Organic Farmers use?
Many of our farmers do not use pesticides or herbicides at all. Instead, they use approaches that encourage soil health and biodiversity, both of which are known to produce healthier plants well able to fend off pests and diseases. When soil health suffers so does the plant, in a similar way to the diversity of […]
Mung Bean Magic
I couldn’t resist a title like that – even though many people may consider Mung beans a less-than-exciting prospect for dinner. Unless of course you come from India, Thailand, Vietnam and other parts of Asia where this legume is indeed an ingredient in many magically tasty dishes. In countries like Australia we just don’t utilise […]
Chickpeas – so much more than a one-hit wonder!
Chickpeas appear in cuisines across the world. Their nut-like flavour works for any meal, either as the main star or a side dish.
Ancient barley is a versatile cooking companion
Barley is a versatile, low G.I. grain high in nutrients. It can be used in many ways as pearl barley and flour for a variety of sweet and savoury dishes
Have GMO crops lived up to the hype?
After several decades of use, it’s time to evaluate whether GMO crops have delivered on the many promises made, or if they have fallen short of the hype.
Here’s why you’re better off without pesticides
Is it worth paying more for organic produce? We take a look at the research showing the health impacts of a wide variety of pesticides and herbicides.
The Easiest Sponge Recipe using Cake Flour
Guest post by Tania Cusack from My Kitchen Stories Sponge is a fresh light cake for all seasons. There aren’t many people that won’t tuck into a sponge, but there are a lot of people that might be a bit scared to make one. Don’t be scared! Let me help you make a simple gorgeous […]
The Nutritional Benefits of Wholegrains
For a food to be described as wholegrain it should contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed.
How do you know if it’s really organic?
Have you ever wondered if that product that claims to be organic really is organic? What do you look for when choosing an organic product? How failsafe is the certification? And what processes do the organic producers have to go through to gain and maintain their organic status? I put all these questions to Michael […]
Is there such a thing as gluten-free oats?
We often get questions about whether are oats are gluten-free. The truth is there are no gluten-free oats, although for many it is a case of semantics – and a lack of available tests.
An easy way to eat your whole grains!
Whole Grains consist of the entire grain seed of a plant, including the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Most of the flour we can buy in the local supermarket is refined and tripled sifted. That means the only thing that is left of the grain is the endosperm. A lot of studies show that […]
Why does sourdough bread taste better?
Pernille Berg Larsen has a passion for baking bread. Here she explains why sourdough bread is best & provides a sourdough starter recipe. Using a sourdough starter when making bread will reduce the amount of yeast to a minimum. You’ll also notice the taste of the grains and the flour much better, as their flavours […]